Penn State's James Franklin to throw out first pitch at Phillies game

Penn State coach James Franklin throws out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game.

Penn State coach James Franklin throws out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game.

Call Staff reports

Penn State coach James Franklin to take the mound for another first pitch.

After throwing a strike at Yankee Stadium, James Franklin will head to Philadelphia for another first pitch.

Franklin will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Phillies' game against Atlanta on July 30. Franklin's appearance will be in conjunction with Penn State THON night at Citizens Bank Park.

Proceeds from tickets sale will benefit THON, which raises money and awareness for the Four Diamonds Fund for pediatric cancer research.